No Airport, No Currency Of Its Own, Yet Locals Rich Enough To Not Work Entire Life. This Nation Is...
Tucked away like a hidden gem between Switzerland and Austria, lies a country that has no airport, no currency and no language. Yet, 'it is one of the richest and safest countries on Earth" with pristine natural beauty, majestic castles, and a crime rate so low that only seven people are in jail. Sounds unbelievable? Well, such a place exists and it is called Liechtenstein. A video on this offbeat European wonderland has now gone viral on Instagram.
The caption offered an overview of Liechtenstein, boasting medieval castles and snow-capped Alps with a population of approximately 30,000 people. It read, 'Ever heard of Liechtenstein? Most people have not. But this tiny nation tucked between Switzerland and Austria is wildly unique. No airport — you have to fly into another country. No currency — they use the Swiss Franc. No official language of their own — German is borrowed. And yet, it is one of the richest and safest countries on Earth. Liechtenstein proves this: You do not need size, flash, or your own rules to thrive."
Wealthiest Country In Europe
Do you know Liechtenstein is the wealthiest country, 'even wealthier than the king of Britain?" The locals here possess enough money to let them live a life without doing any work. It allows them to have enough time to pursue a hobby they love." The residents 'benefit from low taxes and have no external debt." Their equation is based on mutual respect and flaunting your affluence is something they look down upon. Due to barely-there crime rates, there are about 100 police officers in Liechtenstein and people don't even bother to lock their doors at night.
Internet Calls It Utopia
The post received multiple reactions from travel enthusiasts who were floored by Liechtenstein's beauty and unique lifestyle. 'It looks like a dream," gushed a user. 'This is what life should be all over the world," chimed in another. 'Want my country to become like this in terms of wealth, no crime, honest and hardworking people," hoped one person.
'Damn, looks like I would love to be here in retirement," joked an individual. A traveller who visited Liechtenstein shared, 'I have visited this place a few years back. We just travelled by car from Geneva to here and I can say that the place is beautiful too."
So, when are you planning your next trip to Liechtenstein?
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